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NPPA-Series - 96 Bantam (TT) Jacks .......................... 138
Configuration, Grounding, Wiring ............................ 139
NPP-TB-Series - 48 B-Gauge Jacks ............................. 140
Configuration, Grounding, Wiring ............................ 141
1/4" Patch Panel NYS Series .................................... 142
Configuration, Grounding ........................................ 143
MA 96 and XPM 96 Bantam Patchbays ..................... 144
MAJ 501 Bantam Jack Socket ................................... 145
LF 48 B-Gauge Patchbays ......................................... 146
LFJ 501 B-Gauge Jack Socket ................................... 147
Technical Data ........................................................ 148
Operating Accessories, Labeling software ................... 148
Ordering Information ............................................... 149
Definitions, Abbreviations & Useful Information ........... 151
Audi o Nor mal l i ng
Audio Normalling is usually used with audio patch panels and
is a wiring pattern in which a circuit path is established from
one piece of audio equipment to another without the use of a
patch cord. This pattern is then considered to be the „normal“
circuit path that is desired most of the time. If a patch cord is
inserted, the normal circuit path is interrupted and rerouted to
a different circuit path.
Normalled patch panels are most commonly found in vertical
jack pairs: the top jack is designated as the source and the bot-
tom jack is the destination.
Normalling example: HALF NORMALLED BOTTOM ROW
This is the most common configuration, very often called HALF
NORMALLED. In this configuration internal normalling contacts
connect the top jack contact with the
corresponding bottom jack contact.
Inserting a plug in the bottom jack
will interrupt this internal normalling
connection, while inserting a patch
cord into the top jack doesn‘t inter-
rupt the circuit. (Can be used to moni-
tor the normalling circuit)
Other versions of normalling are Half
Normalled Top Row, Full Normalled, Parallel and Isolated.
I nt roduct i on
Patch Panels are central switching gears between audio equip-
ments. They are used to switch and route analog and digital
audio signals from and to equipments in recording or broadcast
studios, OB vans, churches, theatres, stadiums, arenas, etc.
Neutrik
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Patch Panels are available in a varety of jack types, wir-
ing and grounding possibilities.
Common versions accommodating Bantam TT, 1/4“ A-gauge
and longframe B-gauge jacks on the front rows are available.
The mechanical size is designed to fit into 1U 19“ standard racks.
All Neutrik Patch Panels offer various normalling possibilities
between top and bottom row.
All Neutrik
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Patch Panels are able to handle digital audio signals
acc. AES3, 48kHz sampling rate.

............................ Technical Data .... 1/4" Patch Panel NYS Series .......... Inserting a plug in the bottom jack will interrupt this internal normalling connection.... If a patch cord is inserted.. In this configuration internal normalling contacts connect the top jack contact with the corresponding bottom jack contact.. very often called HALF NORMALLED....... NPP-TB-Series ................ Parallel and Isolated............. Ordering Information ................... Grounding .....com
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.................... (Can be used to monitor the normalling circuit) Other versions of normalling are Half Normalled Top Row............. churches. Configuration..... Wiring .. wiring and grounding possibilities.........96 Bantam (TT) Jacks .......... Grounding...... They are used to switch and route analog and digital audio signals from and to equipments in recording or broadcast studios.. OB vans....... while inserting a patch cord into the top jack doesn‘t interrupt the circuit..... All Neutrik® Patch Panels are able to handle digital audio signals acc..... Normalled patch panels are most commonly found in vertical jack pairs: the top jack is designated as the source and the bottom jack is the destination.............................................. LFJ 501 B-Gauge Jack Socket ...
NPPA-Series .. Configuration.... etc........ the normal circuit path is interrupted and rerouted to a different circuit path........................ arenas....... Normalling example: HALF NORMALLED BOTTOM ROW
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Introduction
Patch Panels are central switching gears between audio equipments.neutrik...................... 1/4“ A-gauge and longframe B-gauge jacks on the front rows are available................. This pattern is then considered to be the „normal“ circuit path that is desired most of the time. MA 96 and XPM 96 Bantam Patchbays ......... Grounding. The mechanical size is designed to fit into 1U 19“ standard racks... All Neutrik Patch Panels offer various normalling possibilities between top and bottom row........... Labeling software ......48 B-Gauge Jacks .................. 48kHz sampling rate. Full Normalled............. stadiums. Abbreviations & Useful Information .. Configuration... Operating Accessories.
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www.................. Neutrik® Patch Panels are available in a varety of jack types.......... Wiring ......... LF 48 B-Gauge Patchbays ......... theatres........
Audio Normalling
Audio Normalling is usually used with audio patch panels and is a wiring pattern in which a circuit path is established from one piece of audio equipment to another without the use of a patch cord........ Common versions accommodating Bantam TT... 151
This is the most common configuration..... MAJ 501 Bantam Jack Socket . AES3.................

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Robust front design
Easy assembly
Jack-pair
IDC terminals
Push terminals
ELCO connectors
N P PA . Terminals accommodate stranded wires up to AWG 20 (0. Chassis-Common: The same as central grounding but with the addition of the common ground bus (top and / or bottom rows) connected to the patch panel chassis by means of jumpers
Dimensional Drawing
W i r i n g Te r m i n a t i o n s
TT Patch Panels offer different choices of wiring: Spring loaded push terminals 56 pin Elco/Edac male connectors 90 pin Elco/Edac connectors 50 pin D-SUB connectors 25 pin D-SUB connectors IDC-Krone terminals Solder lugs For Pin assignment of ELCO / EDAC and D-SUB connectors please The spring loaded terminal blocks enable fast and easy wiring. Robustly housed in a black coated steel shell and featuring precision aluminium fittings it is built to last. The unit is finished off with a built in cable bar and two large channel ident strips for perfect management of the system.neutrik. Remove.
Configuration
The standard version of the NPPA Panel is delivered bottom row half normalled for each jack pair by default. replace or reconfigure the jack and refix the panel. Each individual pair of jacks can be changed
or reconfigured quickly and without fuss even while the panel is ”on air”. Simply remove the front panel to reveal the easy access jack. Note: Take care when handling digital signals. No soldering and screwing necessary.
Innovative and compact patching system (just 1U high) for 19“ rack mounting Robustly housed in a black coated steel shell Features 2 x 48 long life gold plated TT size (bantam) Neutrik NJ3TTA double contact point TRS jacks Available in all common normalling configurations (default Half Normalled Bottom) Qualified for analog and digital signals according to AES3. 48 kHz sampling frequency Remove the front panel for quick changes of the NJ3TTA-** modules for reconfiguration or repair even when "on air" Includes two built in cable bars and two wide channel ID strips PatchLink Software for printing onto labeling strips is on Neutrik website (available for PC only)
Grounding
The flexible grounding system provides the following versions: Individual: Each channel is individually grounded by its corresponding cable shield (default configuration). NPPA-TT-IDC is equipped with jumper blocks for individual switching configurations of each jack channel.com
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. The NJ3TTA jacks offer also two contact points per terminal (TRS) with a special designed mechanism for the normalling contact.S e r i e s
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NJ3TTA gold plated double contact jacks (2 x 48). Group: Selected channel grounds are connected via the ground bus on the PCB using solder bridges and track cuts to form a group that is connected to one common cable shield.75 mm2). featuring drastically improved contact integrity and are available with a wide choice of wiring terminations. Central: All channel grounds (individual top and bottom row) are connected via the ground bus on the PCB using solder bridges and wired with only one cable shield. The new generation of the Neutrik® ”Easy-Patch” is easily programmable for any one of five configurations (standard is half normalled bottom row) and for the grounding system of your choice. see drawings on www. Do not use parallel configuration and avoid other parallel paths when using half normalled configurations.5 mm2) and solid wires up to AWG 18 (0. Push terminals are gas tight connections. Further patch versions are available with fully loaded jack-pairs as: Full Normalled Half Normalled Isolated Parallel
NPPA-TT-PT
Half Normalled Bottom Half Normalled Top Full Normalled Parallel Isolated
For individual normalling single pre-configured jack-pairs are offered. Parallel paths may lead to mismatching. The ”Easy-Patch” is an innovative and compact patching system (just 1U high) for 19" rack mounting.

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www.5 mm2) and solid wires up to AWG 18 (0. AES3. Group: Some channel grounds are PCB connected by making soldering joints on the PCB and by cutting tracks respectively to form a group that is connected to one common cable shield. The NPP is easily programmable for six switching configurations and for changing the flexible grounding system. 48 kHz sampling frequency High quality long life gold plated Neutrik jacks Easily programmable for any of 6 configurations with 4 grounding choices Rear terminations include solderless terminal blocks or solder lugs (solder for non-programmable half-normalled versions only). cost effective system qualified for both analog and digital signals acc. Parallel paths may lead to mismatching. The standard is equipped with spring loaded terminals strips and an optional version offers solder lugs.neutrik. Simply insert the stripped wire after pressing down the white key. dust cover and rear extension strain relief bars are optional accessories
Grounding
The flexible grounding system allows four possibilities to fit your needs: Individual: Each channel ground is separately connected with the corresponding cable shield (default configuration).
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TB Patch Panels are available with:
NPP-S (Accessories)
Spring loaded push terminals (NPP-TB) Solder lugs (NPP-TB-HN) The spring loaded terminal blocks are fast and easy to connect and disconnect the wires. No soldering and screwing necessary." E a s y
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The TB Patch Panel is a very robust and compactly designed Patch Panel for 19" rack mount (19" x 1U) with galvanized metal housing. Central: All channel grounds are PCB connected by making soldering joints and wired with only one cable shield. See Neutrik website to download PatchLink labeling software for PCs Color coded tabs. Do not use Parallel configuration and avoid other parallel paths with Half / Double Normalled configurations. We have two variants of rear connection. All panels have the high quality long life gold plated Neutrik® NJ6TB-V Jack for the BPO / MIL style plugs.
Individual colour coding
Galvanized metal housing
NPP-TB-Series -
48 B-Gauge Jacks
Configuration
Due to the jumper blocks capability provided. On the front side we have an attractive additional lettering facility for each channel pair with a marking strip and individual snap-on colour coding plates.75 mm2). the switching configurations available per jack channel are: Half Normalled Bottom Row Full Normalled Parallel Isolated The TB Panel is delivered in a full normalled configuration for each jack channel. Center marking strip is removable. a built-in cable bar on the rear for securing wires. NOTE: Take care when handling digital signals.com
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. A non-configurable half normalled ("-HN") bottom row version with solder lugs is also available. There is a rear extension bar (NPP-S) available as an option for some panel types.
Parallel Isolated Double Normalled
Half Normalled Bottom
Half Normalled Top
Full Normalled
NPP-TB-HN
NPP-TB + NPP-LB*
Features 2 x24 Neutrik® NJ6TB-V long frame 1/4” TRS jacks according to BPO316/MIL-P-642/2 Very robust and compact galvanized metal housing Compact. Chassis-Common: Same as central grounding with additional connection of the common ground to the Patch Panel chassis by means of a jumper. Accommodates stranded wires up to AWG 20 (0.